Media Pitch: Vaccine Expert Questions Decision by CDC Advisory Panel | Newswise

Media Pitch: Vaccine Expert Questions Decision by CDC Advisory Panel | Newswise

Newswise — ATS Member Experts:  Tina Hartert, MD, MPH, co-chair, American Thoracic Society Vaccine Initiative Advisory Panel; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.  Justin Ortiz, MD, American Thoracic Society Vaccine Initiative Advisory Panel; University of Maryland School of Medicine. On Thursday, the CDC Advisory Panel announced that it would drop thimerosal, a preservative, from the flu…

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‘Dr. Marcy’ Gets the Gold | Newswise

‘Dr. Marcy’ Gets the Gold | Newswise

Newswise — In December, Simone Biles posted a photo with Marcia Faustin, MD’13, FAAFP, to her millions of Instagram followers, offering thanks for “keeping me sane” amid the excitement and pressure of the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Biles won three gold medals.)  Biles’ teammate Sunisa “Suni” Lee called Faustin a “saving angel” for recognizing that the…

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Probiotic May Improve Sleep Quality: New Research Findings | Newswise

Probiotic May Improve Sleep Quality: New Research Findings | Newswise

Newswise — A recent study published in Engineering has identified a potential new approach to managing sleep disorders. The research, led by a team of scientists from Jiangnan University and other institutions, focuses on the role of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM)-producing probiotics in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects a significant portion of…

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Nancy A. Speck Honored for Pioneering Research in Hematology | Newswise

Nancy A. Speck Honored for Pioneering Research in Hematology | Newswise

Newswise — PHILADELPHIA – Nancy A. Speck, PhD, the John W. Eckman Professor in Medical Science II and chair of the department of Cell and Developmental Biology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named the 2025 recipient of the E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and Prize from the American Society of Hematology (ASH). The award presentation…

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MD Anderson Research Highlights for June 11, 2025 | Newswise

MD Anderson Research Highlights for June 11, 2025 | Newswise

Promising results of a presurgical combination for lung cancer Novel insights into multiple myeloma and CAR NK cell function New therapeutic strategies for glioblastoma and BRCA-deficient cancers Newswise — HOUSTON, June 11, 2025 ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These…

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Type 2 Diabetes Drug Improves Weight Loss, Blood Sugar in Certain Type 1 Patients with Obesity
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Type 2 Diabetes Drug Improves Weight Loss, Blood Sugar in Certain Type 1 Patients with Obesity | Newswise

Newswise — INDIANAPOLIS — A clinical trial led by an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher found that weekly doses of semaglutide — a medication typically prescribed to Type 2 diabetes patients — improved blood sugar levels and weight loss for adult Type 1 diabetes patients who use automated insulin delivery systems and have a…

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Câncer antes dos 40: Especialista da Mayo Clinic compartilha 3 tópicos que os pacientes mais jovens geralmente querem discutir | Newswise

Câncer antes dos 40: Especialista da Mayo Clinic compartilha 3 tópicos que os pacientes mais jovens geralmente querem discutir | Newswise

PHOENIX — A experiência da Dra. Allison Rosenthal ao enfrentar um diagnóstico de leucemia enquanto estava na faculdade de medicina a inspirou a seguir uma carreira no combate ao câncer. Isso também lhe deu uma visão mais profunda sobre os aspectos da vida com câncer para pessoas com menos de 40 anos. Atualmente, a Dra. Rosenthal está…

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The Developing Nervous System, Acetaminophen Effects, and More Are in the Spotlight in the June 2025 Issue of ToxSci | Newswise

The Developing Nervous System, Acetaminophen Effects, and More Are in the Spotlight in the June 2025 Issue of ToxSci | Newswise

Newswise — The June 2025 issue of Toxicological Sciences includes an In-Depth Review that shares a neuroscience perspective on the use of new approach methodologies in developmental neurotoxicity testing, while a Research Brief explores the safety of acetaminophen exposure during gestation. Also, a #ToxSpotlight article reviews a workflow for human health hazard evaluation using transcriptomic…

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Rowan University Researchers Develop Injectable Biomaterial to Aid Spinal Cord Repair | Newswise

Rowan University Researchers Develop Injectable Biomaterial to Aid Spinal Cord Repair | Newswise

Newswise — A team of researchers at Rowan University has developed a groundbreaking injectable biomaterial that could significantly improve recovery outcomes following spinal cord injuries. The study, recently published in the journal Biomaterials, introduces a multifunctional hydrogel system designed to address the complex biological environment that hinders regeneration in the central nervous system. Led by…

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